Frost Elementary Library Policies and
Procedures
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Frost Library is to create an environment in which all
students are empowered to become lifelong learners and readers, as well as
effective users of information and ideas.
To accomplish this, the library:
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provides access to fiction and non-fiction materials in a
variety of formats
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provides instruction designed to develop information skills
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assists students in selecting appropriate reading and
research materials
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works closely with classroom teachers to support units of
study in a way that will help students learn to locate, evaluate, and use a
broad range of materials and ideas effectively.
Selection Policy:
Books are carefully chosen to meet the reading levels, developmental stages, and
curriculum needs of the students at Frost Elementary. After ascertaining the
curriculum and reading needs of the student body, materials are selected through
personal research, as well as recommendations from teachers and other
librarians. Whenever possible, book reviews from School Library Journal, Book
Links, Horn Book, and other reviewing journals are used to determine reading
levels and suggested developmental ages.
Expectations:
Students are expected to be respectful of
people and materials, responsible, and
resourceful in the library media center.
Check Out:
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Students are welcome to check out and return materials any
time the library is open and it is okay with their classroom teacher. The
library is open during most recesses for students, as well. If they are
finished with materials before their scheduled class time, students are
encouraged to return them and check out new materials.
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Students are able to check out the following number of
materials, based on grade level: Kindergarten and First Grade 1 item, Second Grade 2 items,
Third, Fourth, Fifth Grade, and Sixth Grade 3 items.
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Check out privileges will be limited or stopped if students
do not return materials.
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Students may check out materials
for one week. Any students wishing to keep a book longer may renew their
book at least once. Additional renewals will be granted as long as there are
no requests for the book.
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Students are encouraged to make selections based on their
own interests and curriculum needs.
Book Care:
Students are responsible for the materials checked out to them
until they are checked back in at the library. During library class time,
students will learn important rules to help them take care of books. We ask that
you reinforce these at home.
1. Keep books in a safe place away from pets and small children. It may help
your student keep their books dry if they carry them in a waterproof backpack or
Ziplock type bag. Please do not let your student carry water bottles in their
back packs with books!
2. Turn book pages carefully from the edges.
3. If a book is damaged, return it to the library for mending. NEVER try to mend
it at home. We have special materials for mending books.
4. Return books to the library on time, so that you may check out different
books.
Unfortunately, even when we make our best efforts to take care of materials,
things are sometimes damaged. If an item is damaged, please let us know. We will
attempt to repair the book. If it cannot be repaired, you will need to take care
of replacing the item. Plese do not try to repair the book yourself!
Lost and Overdue Materials:
No late fines are charged for overdue materials. However, check out privileges will be limited or stopped if students
do not return materials. Since Kindergarten and First Grade students are
limited to one book, they must return their book before they can check out
another.
Our goal is for students to have access to their library! Please come see us if
you suspect that an item is lost so that we can work out a solution.
Damaged and lost materials do need to be replaced in order to maintain our
collection. This may be accomplished in a variety of ways, depending on the
needs of the family. When possible, it is helpful if the replacement cost for
the material is paid so that the same or comparable item may be purchased. If
this is not possible, a comparable item may be donated to the library upon
approval of the librarian.
Fines will be refunded if an item that was lost is later found and returned.
If you have questions about an overdue notice, please contact Mrs. Cauble.
Occasionally, the book does not cancel correctly on the computer and may be on
the shelf. Sometimes, parents may send a book back to the school with a child,
but it does not make it to the library. Either way, please let us know and we'll
help to "track it down."
Questions??
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Lisette Cauble, Teacher
Librarian, at lcauble@lkwash.wednet.edu or by calling 425-821-8238.